Shure PGA98H User manual

Brand: Shure

Model: PGA98H

Category: Microphones

Type: User manual

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PGA 98H

Shure PGA98H is a clip-on instrument microphone designed for capturing the sound of instruments like horns in live and studio applications. It features a cardioid polar pattern that minimizes feedback and leakage, and a frequency response of 60 to 20,000 Hz for clear and natural sound reproduction. The microphone can be securely attached to instruments using its integrated clamp and can be aimed precisely with its swivel base and gooseneck. It requires phantom power to operate and is compatible with non-Shure bodypacks that have a TQG connector and supply 5V on pin 2.

27A27348 (Rev. 2)

WIRED MICROPHONE

PGA 98H

USER GUIDE

Printed in China

Clip-on Instrument Microphone

PG Alta Microphones

Congratulations on the purchase of a new Shure PG Alta

series microphone. The PG Alta series delivers professional

quality audio at an affordable price, with solutions for

capturing nearly any source, including voice, acoustic

instruments, drums, and amplified electric instruments.

Suitable for live and studio applications, PG Alta microphones

are built to last, and meet the same rigorous quality testing

standards that make all Shure products trustworthy and

reliable.

General Rules for Use

• Do not cover any part of the microphone grille with

your hand, as this will adversely affect microphone

performance.

• Aim the microphone toward the desired sound source

(such as the talker, singer, or instrument) and away from

unwanted sources.

• Place the microphone as close as practical to the desired

sound source.

• Work close to the microphone for extra bass response.

• Use only one microphone to pick up a single sound source.

• For better gain before feedback, use fewer microphones.

• Keep the distance between microphones at least three

times the distance from each microphone to its source

(“three to one rule”).

• Place microphones as far as possible from reflective

surfaces.

• Add a windscreen when using the microphone outdoors.

• Avoid excessive handling to minimize pickup of mechanical

noise and vibration.

Model Variations

PGA98H-XLR: Standard 3-pin XLR output with integrated

belt-clip preamplifier (requires phantom power)

PGA98H-TQG: 4-pin TQG output for use with wireless

transmitters

Phantom Power

All condenser microphones require phantom power to

operate. This microphone performs best with a 48 V DC

supply (IEC-61938), but it can operate with lower voltages.

Phantom power is provided by the mixer or audio interface

that the microphone is connected to, and requires the use of

a balanced microphone cable: XLR-to-XLR or XLR-to-TRS.

In most cases, there is a switch or button to activate the

phantom power. See the user guide for the mixer or interface

for additional information.

NOTE: This microphone is compatible with non-Shure

bodypacks that have a TQG connector and supply 5V on pin

Mounting the Microphone

Use the integrated clamp to quickly and securely attach the

microphone to horns or other instruments.

1. Squeeze the clamp to open it, and attach to an instrument

or other object.

2. Aim the microphone by rotating the swivel base and

bending the gooseneck.

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Aiming the Microphone

Position the microphone with the arrow pointed at the sound

source.

Front

Applications And Placement

The following table lists the most common applications and placement techniques. Keep in mind that microphone technique is

largely a matter of personal taste; there is no one “correct” microphone position.

Application Suggested Microphone Placement Tone Quality

Reed Instruments Place microphone a few inches from and

aiming into bell.

Bright, minimizes feedback and leakage.

Brass & Woodwinds Brass: 30 to 90 cm (1 to 3 ft.) away, on-axis

with bell of instrument.

Bright, clear sound.

Woodwinds: 2.5 to 15 cm (1 to 6 in.) away,

on-axis with bell of instrument.

Bright, clear sound.

Bell of instrument 90° off-axis from front of

mic.

Softer, mellow sound.

Connector

PGA98H-XLR

Three-pin professional audio (XLR), male

PGA98H-TQG

TA4F

Weight

PGA98H-XLR

245 g (0.5 lbs)

PGA98H-TQG

75 g (0.2 lbs)

Housing

Cast Zinc

Power Requirements

11 to 52 V DC phantom power (2 mA)

[1] 1 Pa=94 dB SPL

Certifications

This product meets the Essential Requirements of all relevant

European directives and is eligible for CE marking.

The CE Declaration of Conformity can be obtained from:

www.shure.com/europe/compliance

Authorized European representative:

Shure Europe GmbH

Headquarters Europe, Middle East & Africa

Department: EMEA Approval

Jakob-Dieffenbacher-Str. 12

75031 Eppingen, Germany

Phone: 49-7262-92 49 0

Fax: 49-7262-92 49 11 4

Email: [email protected]

Accessories

Foam windscreen for PGA98H and

PGA98D microphones

AP98WS

Specifications

Type

Electret Condenser

Polar Pattern

Cardioid

Frequency Response

60 to 20,000 Hz

Output Impedance

at 1 kHz

PGA98H-XLR

850Ω

PGA98H-TQG

600Ω

Sensitivity

at 1 kHz, open circuit voltage

-52 dBV/Pa[1] (2.51 mV)

Maximum SPL

1 kHz at 1% THD, 1 kΩ load, typical

130 dB SPL

Self Noise

A-weighted, typical

27 dB SPL-A

Polarity

PGA98H-XLR

Positive pressure on diaphragm produces

positive voltage on pin 2 with respect

to pin 3

PGA98H-TQG

Positive pressure on diaphragm produces

positive voltage on pin 3 with respect

to pin 1

146.05 mm

(5.75 in.)

44.45 mm

(1.75 in.)

19.05 mm

(0.75 in.)

25. mm

(1 in.)

18.04 mm

(0.7 in.)

Shure PGA98H User manual

Brand: Shure

Model: PGA98H

Category: Microphones

Type: User manual

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